Electrical Heat Tracing for Surface Heating on Arctic Vessels and Structures to Prevent Snow and Ice Accumulation

Dynamic Mitigation Mechanisms of Rime Icing with Propagating Surface Acoustic Waves

“…Commonly applied ice mitigation technologies include both passive approaches (such as the use of icephobic surfaces) and active techniques (such as electro-impulsive/expulsive, resistance heating, hot-air bleeding, ultrasonic methods, and chemical fluids − ). However, their efficiency and sustainability for ice protection have significant limitations.…”

Development of a hybrid anti-icing coating with superhydrophobic and electrothermal properties

“…Less thermal energy is required for de-icing since ice can be released from a surface if the ice is melted at the ice-solid interface [10]. Thermal anti-icing and de-icing methods include electrothermal heating [13], hot fluids (i.e. air, water, steam), and infrared heating [14].…”

“…Electrothermal heating is frequently used for anti-icing/de-icing on marine vessels and structures in the form of heating cables or electrical heat tracing (EHT) [10]. As shown in Figure 6, EHT can be installed on a variety of ship structures such as decks, gangways, stairs, superstructures, railings, and process equipment [13]. The minimum power requirements for conventional EHT are 300 W/m 2 for open deck areas, 200 W/m 2 for superstructures, and 50 W/m for railings [13].…”

Review of marine icing and anti-/de-icing systems

“…One form of the electrothermal system is electrical heat tracing, which can be an effective method for marine platforms. Brazil et al (2013) emphasise the use of IEEE 515 standards for electrical heat tracing on the uninsulated surfaces of a ship. Electrical heat tracing has its pros and cons, based on its specific type and application; these are illustrated in Table 3.…”